The History Behind Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fleet, And Why It Led To A US Sales Ban
Iran has a history behind its use of the F-14 Tomcat fighter, but its fleet of the jets have led to some friction over time ...
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A Remote Control, Swing Wing F-14
His choice of airframe was the venerable F-14 Tomcat, complete with wings that swing out for landing and swing in for high-speed flight. This isn’t just taking off-the-shelf receivers and ...
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The F-14 Tomcat’s Engine Nightmare
Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, the U.S. Navy’s iconic air ... This feature, combined with the bird’s variable-sweep ...
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The F-14 Tomcat Got Most of Its Kills Not Fighting for America
T he F-14 Tomcat is one of military aviation’s most recognizable aircraft. The wide, flat fuselage and the swept wings are discernible to many. However, the F-14’s recognition is owed mostly ...
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Iran Still Loves Its Ancient F-14 Tomcat Fighters
In the 1970s, the U.S. was seeking export customers for its new, versatile fighter, the F-14 Tomcat. Grumman, the plane’s manufacturer, reached out to Canada, Germany, and Japan, among other ...
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The World’s First Microprocessor: F-14 Central Air Data Computer
When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...